KATHERINE CHARLOTTE MADDIGAN (BUNNY) (CHARLES)

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KATHERINE CHARLOTTE MADDIGAN (BUNNY) (nee CHARLES) August 30, 1919 December 16, 2006 Katherine passed away at Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora, Ontario at the age of 87. She was predeceased by her husband Murray Maddigan in 1996; brother Bill Charles; sister Joan and brothers-in-law, Mel Breakwell and Jim Forrest. She leaves to cherish her memory; son Bill Maddigan of Vernon, BC; daughter and son-in-law Lorraine and Larry Muncer of Minaki; grandchildren, George (Susie) Maddigan of Vancouver; Kate Maddigan of Whitehorse, YT; Will (Nevana) Maddigan of Sudbury; Bob (Beth) Turcotte of Winnipeg, Mike (Dawn) Turcotte of Minaki, Jeff Turcotte of Grand Prairie, AB. Great-grandchildren, Jacob and Kayden Maddigan, Megan, Jillian and Kristen Turcotte; brother Gord and wife Joan Charles; aunts, Francis Minch and Winnifred Perron; sisters-in-law, Edna Forrest and Margaret Charles and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Kay was born in Winnipeg, grew up in the Fort Rouge area, and attended Riverview and Lord Roberts schools. She married Murray in 1939 and they made their home in Winnipeg until 1963 when they relocated to Minaki, Ontario and opened their own business Murray's Esso Service. After their retirement in 1984, they enjoyed travelling and spending winters on Vancouver Island. Both Kay and Murray were active in the community. Kay especially enjoyed curling at the Minaki Curling Club and attending bonspiels in the neighbouring communities. Mom loved cooking and baking and anyone who happened by for coffee never left hungry. She always kept a good supply of fresh baking available for the regulars who visited Dad at the service station. Mom spent her last few years in Kenora at Parkview apartments and enjoyed her Monday night bingo games. She especially enjoyed her great-grandchildren and regaling everyone she saw with stories. At Mom's request, immediate cremation will take place and her ashes will be spread in Minaki at a later date. The family would like to thank doctors, Bowerman, Beveridge, Thomas and the 3rd floor nursing staff for their compassion and special care of Mom during her brief stay. In lieu of flowers, donations in Kay's memory can be made to the Lake of the Woods District Hospital, 21 Sylvan Street, Kenora, ON P9N 3W7. BROWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION CENTRE ENTRUSTED WITH ARRANGEMENTS.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 21, 2006